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It usually begins with a murmur. You notice that people keep looking back and around the room. That's when you hear it for yourself: "Prince just walked in." It happens a lot here. Local music legends have made their hangouts legendary, and touring artists make it a point to visit these legendary bars.

Not to say the music scene is all about rock and rap. Minnesota Orchestra conductor Osmo Vänskä has earned raves for his incisive conducting and the orchestra's ravishing recordings of Beethoven's symphonies.

But to really get a sense of the local music scene, it's best that you wander into one of the many bars and music venues without knowing anything about the artists. It's a nice little adventure that will be rewarding, no matter where you find yourself. So don’t be surprised if you find yourself tapping your toes and nodding your head through the day; that happens a lot here too.

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MINNEAPOLIS'S DESTINATION FOR NIGHTLIFE CAN BE ENCAPSULATED IN ONE WORD: AQUA.
Style and Substance are synonymous at Aqua Nightclub where Minneapolis's trendsetters go for an unmatched evening of sights and sounds. Located in the Historic Wyman Partridge Building in Downtown Minneapolis, guests can indulge in the latest sensory innovations while escaping into a world that transcends classic seduction and sophistication. For event information, please contact 612.564.3777 or info@minneapoliseventcenters.com.

Stand on the same stage that Prince, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga and many other local and national artists have performed on for the past 25 years! The historic Fine Line Music Cafe is filled with cherished memories and now you too can create your own timeless experience. For event information, please contact 612.564.3777 or info@minneapoliseventcenters.com.

'The Venue' was designed to be a state of the art private event space featuring a complex matrix that integrates sound, visuals, and lighting. With more than 40 high definition LCD screens, 38 video game consoles, 45 classic arcade cabinets and thousands of video games, 'The Venue' offers the ultimate gaming experience and the audio visual capabilities to bring every event to life. For event information, please contact 612.564.3777 or info@minneapoliseventcenters.com.

The legendary concert venue in Minneapolis, MN. Your Downtown Danceteria since 1970. San Francisco has the Fillmore. New York has the Bowery. D.C. has the 9:30 Club. And Minneapolis has First Avenue and the 7th St Entry. Anyone who knows about music in this town will tell you that, for the last four+ decades, First Avenue has been integral to the Twin Cities' vibrant music scene. From the avant garde to the mainstream, First Avenue is a music club committed to fostering arts, music and entertainment excellence. There are a lot of people who care deeply about this club and have made it their lives. First Avenue is, quite simply, what a music club should be.

Mill City Nights is a concert and special event venue operated by AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG. Mill City Nights features; state-of-the-art sound/lights/video, a full service kitchen, three full bars, professional event planning, and talent buying services. Mill City Nights is a unique event space in downtown Minneapolis perfect for all types of receptions, fundraisers, meetings and weddings.